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Online Extra: Boston’s Ortiz won’t be suspended for phone abuse

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz won’t be suspended for destroying two dugout phones with his bat during this weekend’s series in Baltimore.

Major League Baseball spokesman Michael Teevan said the incident remains under review but that a suspension has been ruled out.

Unhappy with two called strikes by home plate umpire Tim Timmons in Saturday’s game against the Orioles, Ortiz returned to the dugout after being ejected and destroyed the covers of two phones with his bat before charging onto the field.

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